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Restricted Access

Night firing normally occurs on Tues & Thurs but can alternate to Mon & Wed.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 1 August

Reason: Nesting Birds

The restriction applies to all of the East Blowhole. (Routes; 'The Crystal Ozone', to 'Chiaroscuro' ). The West, South and East Faces are not affected by this restriction.

The route "White Knight" on the Landward face is restricted due to nesting Choughs.

 

 

24m.

Rockfax Description
Start on the left of the cleft. Climb the corner and crack into a groove. Where this closes pull through And climb the crack to a break. Continue up the steep crack above directly. © Rockfax

FA. C.Kelsey, D.Oxenham 21/Sep/1986.

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Grade: E1 5b ***
(Carreg-y-Barcud Area)

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